Non-Permanent Markers

Sometimes you want to clearly mark something, but also easily wipe it away when done.

By Grant Litts Issue 307 - June 2022

I always keep water-soluble markers in my truck. Made for writing on fabric, they are the best thing I have ever found for marking locations on finished materials that have been painted or varnished. I usually use the darker colors because they show up better. The big advantage to using these is that they have a very sharp, tough point, and the ink easily wipes off. The experience is much better than using a regular pencil.

—Grant Litts, Norway, Mich.

Edited and Illustrated by Charles Miller

Published in Fine Homebuilding #307

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